Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 21V-601 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 21V-601 covers 688 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 26% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V601000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21PBG and 21KWF.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
26%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.